As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to inch closer to the beginning of the 2025-26 season, all eyes will be on Joel Embiid as he works his way back from yet another knee surgery. The big fella has worked tirelessly to get himself ready to go, but with that being said, it’s fair to wonder how he will look when he does eventually step onto the floor.
If the pictures and videos posted by the team’s official social media accounts are any indication, it looks as if Embiid is in much better shape than he has throughout his career. That’s saying something when considering he has been one of the top 3 or 5 players in the league for quite a few years now. If the Sixers get an in-shape Embiid, then that makes a big difference.
Look through the slide show the team posted on their Instagram account.
The Sixers will begin the preseason on Oct. 2 when they take on the New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi. One should not expect Embiid to play in those games, but at the same time, it would be a big help if he were able to play in those games.